Robert John McKee
September 28, 1982 ~ January 11, 2023
Resided in:
Sanford, Maine
Robert J. Mckee Jr. “Rob” (40) passed away on January 11th, 2023, shortly following an appendectomy. He joins his beloved grandparents Ada Mae Webber and Irving Webber.
Formerly of Woburn, MA and more recently of Springvale, ME, Rob was always the tallest and loudest person in the room, he was the funniest and most honest person you could meet. He was happy going out with his friends, playing PlayStation, and giving a hand to a friend that needed it. He was a good person with a big heart, but you wouldn’t want to get on his bad side. If he shot you the middle finger, it meant he liked you, and he did it a lot. Rob was the kind of uncle that gave the kids big buckets of slime, picked them up over his head and gave them a hard time.
Larger than life, from his personality to his boisterous laugh, big hugs, and enormous black boots. There is a huge void that we will all notice, he was one of a kind.
He leaves behind his parents Robert McKee Sr. and Lola Mckee of North Berwick, ME; his sister Rachel Mckee, her husband Jaime Shaw, and his nephews James and Jack Shaw of Wells, ME; his Aunt Wendy McKee and her husband Dan Kurtz of York, ME; his Uncle Charlie Webber and Aunt Cindy Webber of Washington, NH and his cousins Charles and Michael Webber and their families; his Uncle Richard McKee and Aunt Judy of Townsend, MA; Uncle Irving Webber and his wife Nancy of Fitchburg, MA. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ruby McKee and Jim McKee of Woburn, MA. In addition to relatives, he leaves behind many good friends who were like family to him.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 with a funeral service following at 4:00 on Saturday, January 21st at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, located at 580 Main Street in Springvale.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
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He was always 1000% himself and a genuine human being.
Wherever we go when we die, I hope Bobby will be happy. Until we all meet again…my love is with you and your family.
There will be a void forever without Bobby. He was a force of nature and will be so missed. There will never be anyone else like him.
I met our Gronk lookalike 15 minutes after being hired at the local watering hole, Litchfields. I sauntered up to him and our friend James, looked up at him, and instantly started making fun of him. And our friendship was born that very night. He was the older brother I wish I’d had growing up.
I’ve been Rob’s downstairs neighbor for almost two years. Our first year, I drunkenly entered into a prank war with him. This man— farted into my washer, closed the lid and (essentially) gas bombed me upon opening it; he drew all manner of male organs on the roof of my car in the snow; would waltz into my unlocked, empty apartment just to place my daughters’ dolls in dirty positions…
I already miss it.
Rob was a staunch believer in leaning on your friends in time of need— not that he practiced this much. But he believed that your friends, your loved ones, could ferry you through any storm to come.
For an orphan like myself, he made my world a better place by becoming family to myself and my daughter. He brought laughter to so many… camaraderie… brotherhood… and an overall sense of safety and reason.
Boisterous. Larger than life. Incessantly inappropriate. Had the kindest heart but a highly inaccurate view of himself. Loyal. OVERprotective!!! Could be a petty Betty at times. But he was our family of sorts.
Big Giant with a huge heart
He always did but most when he knew I was having a bad day .he make them better
He was good at everything he did.
I don’t know about others.but he supported me and listened when I wanted to talk to him.
I had the most interesting conversations and he was always there t listen .
The you live many of us with a empty heart.and the I believe the I will see you again because you are now on the best memory anyone can be .on jehovah memory.
To never give up and not care what anyone may think of me.
He love to be the center of attention.
Well I don’t want to wait that long to see him again .that’s for sure.but is all on jehovah time no mine.
The most kind.humble guy I have ever know.with the best smiled
All his stories where great and fun
When I told him I was going to change my life style and he told me .i got you .go for what ever your heart desire’s
Looking forward the resurrection hope my dear friend.
The nick name he gave me .
His kind heart made any bad day a better one always.
He like to laugh ,make jokes.
Fam,his sister,
Everything.
✏️✏️✏️
From work
Everything… I loved everything about him! His humor, his quick wit, his way of telling you how it is but doing it in his own way. I loved his smile, his laugh and the way he protected the ones that were close to him. I loved everything that made him.. him. He will always be loved.
I saw how special he was from the very moment I met him. He will always have a piece of my heart.
He was loved
I remember little Bobby, shy, and quiet. My heart breaks, but I trust in my lord that Bobby is with his grandparents and mine! I love you guys
His smile
He was my family
I love you
As a baby
He was my cousin
So everyone who knew Rob knew him as a large and strong man, which he undoubtedly was. But when we had the opportunity to kayak at his aunt and uncles house and he was so freaked out by the crabs! It was actually really hilarious 😂. The whole scene was so funny! It was the day following his big birthday bash that I will never forget. We had so much fun. Rob had a heart of gold and cared so fiercely over the circle of people he loved. I as well as many others will miss him. He will always have a piece of my heart ❤️
Rob, while you left us way too soon, we are thankful to when you became a part of our family with Rachel and Jamie’s marriage. Loved sharing family events with you. You could project a stern exterior but your smile and laugh showed your tender side. We know your spirit will surround the family with love. Our love and prayers are with Lola, Bob and Rachel and your extended family.
RIP Rob.
I did not know your son, however I have known you, Lola since grade school. I have such a heavy heart. Love and hugs to, as well as prayers for healing!
It never made a difference how long in between seeing each other …My cousin Rob always had a smile on his face and made you feel like it was only yesterday.. He will be missed..sending love and prayers. ❤️🙏🏼
We met freshman year of high school back in 1997
Words cannot adequately express my sorrow over the loss of my best friend, my brother. Rob had a large presence. His absence is even larger. To Lola, Bob, Rachel and the rest of the family I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace my brother.
How he made my daughter smile.
To my son, I light this candle in memory of you. A light to guide you, until we meet again, there will forever be a break in my heart for you. Rest In Peace Bobby, until we meet again, Love, Mom
To the family and friends of Rob McKee- Jeff and I send our heart felt condolences. Although we didn’t know Rob very well we understand and empathize with your pain of losing a loved one so young.
-Marilyn and Jeff Altbush
I’ve only known Rob for a couple of years. We bonded over our
Construction backgrounds initially. We also talked about being big brothers and how much we looked out for our younger sisters. We would make fun of each other and everyone around us. He was real with his advice and opinions but he friggin’ loved playing the Neanderthal and watching peoples reactions. He was someone I was always happy to run into and I will miss his big personality and humor.
I’m sad that I won’t get to laugh with him again.
My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Rob will be missed.
Rob was great to know and work with. I will miss him.
Rob and I worked together for a time at the Beachmere Inn in Ogunquit. I will always remember him as a good friend, a hard worker and one with a great sense of humor. Reg Bennett
I have known all his life. Held him as a baby.
I light this candle with a heavy heart, knowing how much he will be missed. Peace and Love to Lola, Bob, Rachel and the rest of the family. Rest in peace cousin
We all loved and will miss Bobby
When he was really little but walking, he would visit his great grandma, Lola, and it was funny because he would get a really big onion thinking that it was a ball and throw it at her for her to catch but he always just seem to hit her and laugh and fall on the ground.
I’m sure everybody remembers this that he would climb the big tree in the back yard of their Woburn home and swing as far as he could cause it wasn’t hard for him because he was so tall and long leg. He would also swing the other cousins and friends on the rope scream so high that they almost flipped all the way around.
My niece, Lola’s son
I loved the way he always protected his sister. It was understood that if you messed with her then you would deal with him.
I loved and really miss his smile.
As a big guy you would think that nothing really bothered him but, the reality is that he was very aware of germs. So a big guy afraid of microscopic organisms…too funny.
He portrayed himself with a hard outer shell but he had a sweet inner core. He got along well with other people and made friends easily.
When gathering with family he tended to maintain a low profile. But if we got together privately his personality would shine. He would show his softer, kinder side and made it a joy to spend time with him.
He was a large and imposing man who loyal until the end. He was a loving friend and all his friends loved him in return.He did everything 110% and didn’t shy away from hard work. Everyone who knew him will miss him.
He valued his family and his friendships. He loved learning new skills.
My husband and I live on a river. With much coxing we got him to try kayaking. He wasn’t out there more than a couple minutes before he returned. We asked him how he liked it and his response was hilarious. This Big strong man said he hated it, every bit of it. He also was freaked out that there were a million crabs on the shore and he had to walk through them. He told us that he would never go near the shore again. All we could do is laugh and tell him to stick with bigger boats!
He tried kayaking at our house and would have never done it again as he hated every minute of it. The whole episode was hilarious!
He was our only Nephew and left behind really large shoes to fill
There are no words to really express our condolences. He was a faithful Nephew and we loved him endlessly.